Water Facilities Manager

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33309, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is technical and administrative work of considerable difficulty directing, controlling, and supervising the City's regional water treatment plant facilities. The employee in this class plans, directs, and manages the operational, maintenance, and regulatory aspects of a water treatment plant(s). The employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in developing and carrying out the total program, with work subject to review by an administrative supervisor. This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. This is a Management Category II position which includes eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month. This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, sanitary engineering or related field.
Five (5) or more years of technical experience in all phases of water operations.
Previous supervisory experience is required.
A current Class A Certified Operator's License from the State of Florida in water treatment is required.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County regulations related to water and distribution treatment plant operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Nice To Haves

Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required education with a qualifying relevant Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

Manages the work of assigned personnel; delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employees
Plans and implements repairs and installation of new equipment; extends or expands water operations; oversees new construction
Works with engineering and other staff to plan and implement projects; develops bids and specifications for various projects.
Develops plans and procedures for refining, expanding, and instituting water treatment processes, production quotas, and work programs for altering, repairing, extending, or expanding the water operations system
Makes recommendations for new facilities and equipment, and for modification of existing facilities
Provides technical assistance to other City departments on problems relating to the water operations system; responds as a subject matter expert on issues involving regulatory compliance, treatment techniques, and management issues within the plant
Confers with plant supervisors, regulatory representatives, and engineers relative to location and scope of construction affecting the plant and makes recommendations for new facilities and equipment, and for modification
Processes documents to procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services
Interfaces with Large Users in the Regional Water System
Reviews and finalizes monthly operating reports, budget reports, regulatory reports, or any other environmental events
Develops, writes, and implements standard operating procedures.
Prepares regulatory reports to South Florida Water Management District, Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Monthly Operating Report, etc.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals
Responds and is deployed as needed during emergencies including atmospheric events, loss of power, chemical releases, etc.
Prepares development plans for assigned staff including serving as trainer on technical issues as they relate to water production and regulations applicable to the water plants
Performs necessary duties to foster and implement efforts in specialized activities such as Risk Management Plan (RMP), International Standards Organization (ISO), Effective Utility Management (EUM), etc.
Prepares the annual operating budget, makes recommendations of new capital improvements for the water plant, and prepares the necessary paperwork to procure materials, chemicals, components, services, etc.
Ability to prepare documents of a highly technical detail utilizing the MS Office suite of products
Performs related work as required